Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
178 chapters · 3,474 sections in this title.
RCW 43.43.751 Biological samples for missing persons investigations.
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Biological samples taken for a missing person's investigation under RCW 68.50.320 shall be forwarded to the appropriate laboratory as soon as possible. The crime laboratory of the Washington state patrol will provide guidance to agencies regarding where samples should be sent. If…
RCW 43.43.752 DNA identification system—Plan—Report.
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(1) To support criminal justice services in the local communities throughout this state, the state patrol in consultation with the University of Washington school of medicine shall develop a plan for and establish a DNA identification system. In implementing the plan, the state p…
RCW 43.43.753 Findings—DNA identification system—DNA database—DNA data bank.
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The legislature finds that recent developments in molecular biology and genetics have important applications for forensic science. It has been scientifically established that there is a unique pattern to the chemical structure of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) contained in each …
RCW 43.43.7532 DNA identification system—DNA database account.
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The state DNA database account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The account shall consist of funds appropriated by the legislature for operation and maintenance of the DNA database and all receipts under RCW 43.43.7541. Expenditures from the account may be used o…
RCW 43.43.754 DNA identification system—Biological samples—Collection, use, testing—Scope and application of section.
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(1) A biological sample must be collected for purposes of DNA identification analysis from:(a) Every adult or juvenile individual convicted of a felony, or adjudicated of an offense which if committed by an adult would be a felony, or any of the following crimes (or equivalent ju…
RCW 43.43.7541 DNA identification system—Collection of biological samples—Fees prior to July 1, 2023—Distribution—Waiver.
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(1) The clerk of the court shall transmit 80 percent of any amounts collected for fees imposed prior to July 1, 2023, for the collection of an offender's DNA to the state treasurer for deposit in the state DNA database account created under RCW 43.43.7532, and shall transmit 20 p…
RCW 43.43.756 DNA identification system—Analysis, assistance, and testimony services.
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The Washington state patrol forensic laboratory services bureau may:(1) Provide DNA analysis services to law enforcement agencies throughout the state;(2) Provide assistance to law enforcement officials and prosecutors in the preparation and utilization of DNA evidence for presen…
RCW 43.43.758 DNA identification system—Local law enforcement systems—Limitations.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no local law enforcement agency may establish or operate a DNA identification system before July 1, 1990, and unless:(a) The equipment of the local system is compatible with that of the state system under RCW 43.43.752;(b)…
RCW 43.43.759 DNA identification system—Rule-making requirements.
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The Washington state patrol shall consult with the forensic investigations council and adopt rules to implement RCW 43.43.752 through 43.43.758. The rules shall prohibit the use of DNA identification data for any research or other purpose that is not related to a criminal investi…
RCW 43.43.760 Personal identification—Requests—Purpose—Applicants—Fee.
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(1) Whenever a resident of this state appears before any law enforcement agency and requests an impression of his or her fingerprints to be made, such agency may comply with his or her request and make the required copies of the impressions on forms marked "Personal Identificatio…
RCW 43.43.762 Criminal street gang database—Information exempt from public disclosure.
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The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall work with the Washington state patrol to coordinate, designate, and recommend the use of a statewide database accessible by law enforcement agencies that utilizes existing resources, networks, or structures for assess…
RCW 43.43.765 Reports of transfer, release or changes as to committed or imprisoned persons—Records.
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The principal officers of the jails, correctional institutions, state mental institutions and all places of detention to which a person is committed under chapter 10.77 RCW, chapter 71.06 RCW, or chapter 71.09 RCW for treatment or under a sentence of imprisonment for any crime as…
RCW 43.43.770 Unidentified deceased persons.
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It shall be the duty of the sheriff or director of public safety of every county, or the chief of police of every city or town, or the chief officer of other law enforcement agencies operating within this state, coroners or medical examiners, to record whenever possible the finge…
RCW 43.43.775 Interagency contracts.
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The legislative authority of any county, city or town may authorize its sheriff, director of public safety or chief of police to enter into any contract with another public agency which is necessary to carry out the provisions of chapter 152, laws of 1972 ex. sess.[ 1972 ex.s. c …
RCW 43.43.780 Transfer of records, data, equipment to section.
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All fingerprint cards, photographs, file cabinets, equipment, and other records collected and filed by the bureau of criminal identification, and now in the department of social and health services shall be transferred to the Washington state patrol for use by the *section on ide…
RCW 43.43.785 Criminal justice services—Consolidation—Establishment of program.
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The legislature finds that there is a need for the Washington state patrol to establish a program which will consolidate existing programs of criminal justice services within its jurisdiction so that such services may be more effectively utilized by the criminal justice agencies …
RCW 43.43.800 Criminal justice services programs—Duties of executive committee.
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The executive committee created in RCW 10.98.160 shall review the provisions of RCW 43.43.700 through 43.43.785 and the administration thereof and shall consult with and advise the chief of the state patrol on matters pertaining to the policies of criminal justice services progra…
RCW 43.43.810 Obtaining information by false pretenses—Unauthorized use of information—Falsifying records—Penalty.
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Any person who willfully requests, obtains or seeks to obtain criminal history record information under false pretenses, or who willfully communicates or seeks to communicate criminal history record information to any agency or person except in accordance with chapter 152, Laws o…
RCW 43.43.815 Conviction record furnished to employer—Purposes—Notification to subject of record—Fees—Limitations—Injunctive relief, damages, attorneys' fees—Disclaimer of liability—Rules.
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(1) Notwithstanding any provision of RCW 43.43.700 through 43.43.810 to the contrary, the Washington state patrol shall furnish a conviction record, as defined in RCW 10.97.030, pertaining to any person of whom the Washington state patrol has a record upon the written or electron…
RCW 43.43.820 Stale records.
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Stale records shall be destroyed in a manner to be prescribed by the chief.[ 1972 ex.s. c 152 s 25.]
RCW 43.43.822 County sheriff to forward registration information—Felony firearm offense conviction database—Exempt from public disclosure.
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(1) The county sheriff shall forward registration information, photographs, and fingerprints obtained pursuant to RCW 9.41.333 to the Washington state patrol within five working days.(2) Upon implementation of chapter 183, Laws of 2013, the Washington state patrol shall maintain …
RCW 43.43.823 Incorporation of denied firearm transaction records—Removal of record, when required—Notice—Rules.
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(1) Upon receipt of the information from the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs pursuant to RCW 36.28A.400, the Washington state patrol must incorporate the information into its electronic database accessible to law enforcement agencies and officers, including f…
RCW 43.43.825 Guilty plea or conviction for certain felony crimes—Notification of state patrol—Transmission of information to the department of health.
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(1) Upon a guilty plea or conviction of a person for any felony crime involving homicide under chapter 9A.32 RCW, assault under chapter 9A.36 RCW, kidnapping under chapter 9A.40 RCW, sex offenses under chapter 9A.44 RCW, financial crimes under chapter 9A.60 RCW, violations of the…
RCW 43.43.830 Background checks—Access to children or vulnerable persons—Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 43.43.832 through 43.43.845.(1) "Agency" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or facility which receives, provides services to, houses or…
RCW 43.43.832 Background checks—Disclosure of information—Sharing of state criminal background information by health care facilities.
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(1) The Washington state patrol identification and criminal history section shall disclose conviction records as follows:(a) An applicant's conviction record, upon the request of a business or organization as defined in RCW 43.43.830, a developmentally disabled person, or a vulne…
RCW 43.43.8321 Background checks—Dissemination of conviction record information.
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When the Washington state patrol disseminates conviction record information in response to a request under RCW 43.43.832, it shall clearly state that: (1) The conviction record data does not include information on civil adjudications, administrative findings, or disciplinary boar…
RCW 43.43.8325 Background checks—National crime prevention and privacy compact.
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(1) In order to facilitate the authorized interstate exchange of criminal history information for noncriminal justice purposes of background checks for the licensing and screening of employees and volunteers under the national child protection act of 1993, as amended, 34 U.S.C. S…
RCW 43.43.833 Background checks—State immunity.
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If information is released under this chapter by the state of Washington, the state and its employees: (1) Make no representation that the subject of the inquiry has no criminal record or adverse civil or administrative decisions; (2) make no determination that the subject of the…
RCW 43.43.834 Background checks by business, organization, or insurance company—Limitations—Civil liability.
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(1) A business or organization shall not make an inquiry to the Washington state patrol under RCW 43.43.832 or an equivalent inquiry to a federal law enforcement agency unless the business or organization has notified the applicant who may be offered a position as an employee or …
RCW 43.43.836 Disclosure to individual of own record—Fee.
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An individual may contact the state patrol to ascertain whether an individual has a conviction record. The state patrol shall disclose such information, subject to the fee established under RCW 43.43.838.[ 2005 c 421 s 4; 1987 c 486 s 4.]
RCW 43.43.837 Fingerprint-based background checks—Requirements for applicants and service providers—Fees—Rules to establish financial responsibility.
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(1) In order to determine an applicant's or service provider's character, competence, and suitability for working unsupervised as a department of social and health services or department of children, youth, and families long-term care worker, direct care worker, child placement p…
RCW 43.43.838 Record checks—Transcript of conviction record—Fees—Immunity—Rules.
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(1) After January 1, 1988, and notwithstanding any provision of RCW 43.43.700 through 43.43.810 to the contrary, the state patrol shall furnish a transcript of the conviction record pertaining to any person for whom the state patrol or the federal bureau of investigation has a re…
RCW 43.43.839 Fingerprint identification account.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5998-S.SL) ***The fingerprint identification account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from incremental charges of fingerprint checks requested for noncriminal justice purposes and electronic background requests shall be de…
RCW 43.43.840 Notification to licensing agency of employment termination for certain crimes against persons.
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When a business or an organization terminates, fires, dismisses, fails to renew the contract, or permits the resignation of an employee because of crimes against children or other persons or because of crimes relating to the financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, and if th…
RCW 43.43.842 Vulnerable adults—Additional licensing requirements for agencies, facilities, and individuals providing services.
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(1)(a) The secretary of social and health services and the secretary of health shall adopt additional requirements for the licensure or relicensure of agencies, facilities, and licensed individuals who provide care and treatment to vulnerable adults, including nursing pools regis…
RCW 43.43.845 Notification of conviction or guilty plea of certain felony crimes—Transmittal of information to superintendent of public instruction.
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(1) Upon a guilty plea or conviction of a person of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the state patrol of such guilty pleas or convictions.(2) When the state patrol receives the notice required under subsection (1) of this sec…
RCW 43.43.850 Organized crime intelligence unit—Created.
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There is hereby created in the Washington state patrol an organized crime intelligence unit which shall be under the direction of the chief of the Washington state patrol.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 202 s 1.]
RCW 43.43.852 "Organized crime" defined.
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For the purposes of *RCW 43.43.850 through 43.43.864 "organized crime" means those activities which are conducted and carried on by members of an organized, disciplined association, engaged in supplying illegal goods and services and/or engaged in criminal activities in contraven…
RCW 43.43.854 Powers and duties of organized crime intelligence unit.
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The organized crime intelligence unit shall collect, evaluate, collate, and analyze data and specific investigative information concerning the existence, structure, activities and operations of organized crime and the participants involved therein; coordinate such intelligence da…
RCW 43.43.856 Divulging investigative information prohibited—Confidentiality—Security of records and files.
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(1)(a) On and after April 26, 1973, it shall be unlawful for any person to divulge specific investigative information pertaining to activities related to organized crime which he or she has obtained by reason of public employment with the state of Washington or its political subd…
RCW 43.43.870 Missing children clearinghouse and hotline, duties of state patrol.
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See chapter 13.60 RCW.
RCW 43.43.874 Missing and murdered indigenous women, other indigenous persons—Liaison positions.
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(1) Two liaison positions for missing and murdered indigenous women and other missing and murdered indigenous persons are established in the Washington state patrol. One liaison must reside in western Washington, and one liaison must reside in eastern Washington. The liaisons sha…
RCW 43.43.876 Missing and murdered indigenous women, other indigenous persons—Protocol—Training.
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(1) The Washington state patrol must develop a best practices protocol for law enforcement response to missing persons reports for indigenous women and other indigenous persons. The protocol must include steps that law enforcement should take upon receiving a missing persons repo…
RCW 43.43.880 Agreements with contiguous states—Jointly occupied ports of entry—Collection of fees and taxes.
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The Washington state patrol may negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements with designated representatives of contiguous states. Agreements may provide for the manning and operation of jointly occupied ports of entry, for the collection of highway user fees, registration fees,…
RCW 43.43.885 Scrap metal no-buy list database program.
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(1) Beginning on July 1, 2014, to the extent funds are appropriated, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall implement and operate an ongoing electronic statewide no-buy list database program.(2) The database must be made available on a secured network or w…
RCW 43.43.887 Scrap metal no-buy list database program—Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs not liable for civil damages.
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The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall not be held liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in carrying out the requirements of RCW 43.43.885 other than an act or omission constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.[ 2…
RCW 43.43.888 Catalytic converter inspections.
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Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington state patrol shall:(1) Conduct periodic inspections at least once a year of all licensed purchasers of catalytic converters that have been removed from vehicles that are licensed under c…
RCW 43.43.912 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
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For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to …
RCW 43.43.930 State fire protection services—Intent.
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The legislature finds that fire protection services at the state level are provided by different, independent state agencies. This has resulted in a lack of a comprehensive state-level focus for state fire protection services, funding, and policy. The legislature further finds th…
RCW 43.43.934 Director of fire protection—Duties.
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The director of fire protection shall:(1)(a)(i) With the state board for community and technical colleges, provide academic, vocational, and field training programs for the fire service; and (ii) with the state colleges and universities, provide instructional programs requiring a…